On the Town - 2007 - West End Articles Page 6

Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.

An international company of multi-cultural fools from Italy, France, Ireland, Ukraine, Spain, USA, and Canada will come to Brighton this Christmas, as Slava’s SnowShow, the multi award-winning global phenomenon that recently celebrated 30 years enchanting people of all ages worldwide, returns to the UK after a seven-year hiatus.

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway, a one-night-only event featuring distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community took place this week at The Town Hall. Check out photos from the one-night-only production.

BODYTRAFFIC, a Los Angeles-based dance company, named new artistic and executive collaborators as it prepares for its 20th anniversary, following a $1 million grant from the Perenchio Foundation.

Urban Stages will present a series of talkbacks for their acclaimed Off Broadway debut of  Yussef El Guindi’s play People of the Book, directed by John Langs, beginning October 24, 2024.

Suzanne Vega is adding a run of North American dates to her Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs tour in March. Stops include the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, and multiple nights at Toronto’s Lula Lounge and the Dakota in Minneapolis.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway on Monday October 21, 2024 at 7pm at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York NY, 10036). The annual event features distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays.

The Los Angeles City College Foundation Gala will honor Ken Jeong with The Rodney Respect Award. Ellen Zaman and Al Ballesteros will also be recognized for their contributions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.

The very things which got comedian Greg Proops bullied in elementary school has become a skill people pay to see him use.

Avon Players’ season will continue with a bittersweet story of three women coming home and reconciling the trajectory of their messy lives with their small-town upbringing in Crimes of the Heart, running November 8-23.

Eric Person Rhythm Edge will play a CD Release Show on Thursday, October 17th  7:30 & 9 pm featuring Ingrid Jensen at Small's Jazz Club.

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.

The Hellenic Charity Ball has announced its 2024 honorees for the November 9 benefit at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, celebrating Greek Americans.

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience, has announced their upcoming Story Concert, LET FREEDOM RING, on Monday, October 14th at Old Town Theatre - 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego. 

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS revealed the first round of artists for their annual gala on October 21, 2024, at The Town Hall. The event will feature Brett Azur, Ato Blankson-Wood, Devon Bostick, David Burtka, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Now having its So. California Regional premiere production at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts thru Oct. 13, 2024, this funny, endearing, and ultimately empowering show is easily, hands-down, this critic's favorite iteration of this musical—in no small part thanks to Desi Oakley's return to the title role and its Sara Bareilles songbook.

Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.

What did our critic think of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Bellevue Little Theatre?

From animated musicals like The Nightmare Before Christmas to spine-chilling new shows featuring Tony Award-winning performers and Broadway legends, there is plenty to stream to get you in the Halloween mood. Check out our complete guide to what scary content Broadway fans should be streaming this season here!

Theatre Raleigh has announced its 2025 Main Stage season, bringing a lineup of Tony Award-winning and nominated productions to local audiences. The season will feature beloved titles such as 'Waitress, The Musical,' 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' 'The Trip to Bountiful,' and 'Once on This Island.' 

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.